How to Make Lemon Gold Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

There’s something about the bright, zesty flavor of lemons that just screams summer. And what better way to capture that sunny taste than with a homemade Lemon Gold Cake? This simple yet elegant dessert is the perfect way to round out a backyard barbecue, a potluck, or even just a family dinner. With its moist crumb and tangy citrus glaze, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups sifted cake flour
  • 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup butter
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 ¾ cups white sugar
  • 6 egg yolks
  • 1 ⅛ cups milk

Information

  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 9 inch layer cake

  • Line two 9 inch round pans with parchment paper. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Measure sifted flour, baking powder, and salt; sift together three times.
  • Cream butter or margarine and lemon rind together. Gradually add sugar, creaming until light and fluffy. Add egg yolks one at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition. Add sifted ingredients alternately with milk to the creamed mixture, a small amount at a time; beat after each addition until smooth.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. Cool on wire racks.
  • Nutrition

    327 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 125mg
    • Sodium: 267mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 54g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 30g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 101mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 79mg